Product classification
HS code for Vinyl acetate: 2915.32
Acids, saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, vinyl acetate.
Classification of vinyl acetate under HS 2915.32
Vinyl acetate, specifically the monomer (VAM), is classified under HS code 2915.32. This classification falls within Chapter 29, which covers separate chemically defined organic compounds. Under the Harmonized System, esters of acetic acid are categorized under heading 2915, which deals with saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their derivatives. Vinyl acetate is an essential industrial chemical used primarily as a precursor for various polymers. Because it is a monomer and a distinct chemical entity, it must be classified in Chapter 29 rather than Chapter 39 (Plastics). The classification follows GRI 1, as the text of heading 2915 and subheading 2915.32 specifically names vinyl acetate. It is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor, and its chemical purity is a key factor in its classification here; if it were polymerized, it would shift to a different chapter entirely.
- Covers
- Vinyl acetate monomer (VAM)
- Stabilized vinyl acetate (containing small amounts of inhibitors)
- High-purity vinyl acetate for chemical synthesis
- Vinyl acetate used in the production of polyvinyl acetate (PVA)
- Also under 2915.32
- Celanese VAM
- LyondellBasell VAM
- Sinopec VAM
- Dairen Chemical VAM
Codes often confused with 2915.32
Common mistake. The most common misclassification for vinyl acetate is HS code 3905.11 or 3905.19, which covers polyvinyl acetate (the polymer). Importers often confuse the raw monomer with the finished plastic resin. Another common error is classifying it under 2915.31 (ethyl acetate) due to the similarity in names and chemical families. However, 2915.32 is the specific and correct code for the vinyl ester. Furthermore, if the product is mixed with other solvents in a prepared form, it might be incorrectly placed in Chapter 38 as a miscellaneous chemical product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 291532 (the code used for vinyl acetate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 291532 (the code used for vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 291532, not only vinyl acetate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $557M 38% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $289M 20% of world exports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $233M 16% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $176M 13% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $170M 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $123M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for vinyl acetate
Brazil classifies vinyl acetate under NCM 2915.32.00: HS 2915.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about vinyl acetate
What is the HS code for Vinyl acetate?
The HS code for Vinyl acetate is 291532 (Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; vinyl acetate). The specific HS code for vinyl acetate monomer is 2915.32.
How do I classify Vinyl acetate for customs?
Vinyl acetate is classified under HS code 291532 — Acids; saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids; vinyl acetate. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is vinyl acetate classified as a plastic?
No, in its monomer form, vinyl acetate is classified as an organic chemical in Chapter 29. It only becomes a plastic (Chapter 39) after it has undergone polymerization to become polyvinyl acetate or a copolymer.
Which countries are the top exporters of vinyl acetate (HS 291532)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 291532 (the code used for vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($557M, 38% of world exports), Singapore ($289M) and Saudi Arabia ($233M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of vinyl acetate (HS 291532)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 291532 (the code used for vinyl acetate) in UN Comtrade data were India ($176M, 13% of world imports), Belgium ($170M) and Germany ($123M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Vinyl acetate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 291532 for Vinyl acetate is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for vinyl acetate in Brazil?
In Brazil, vinyl acetate (HS 291532) is classified under NCM 2915.32.00.